Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 29
Question: Which of the following are the important floral rewards to the animal pollinators?
Options:
A) Colour and large size of flower
B) Nectar and pollen grains
C) Floral fragrance and calcium crystals
D) Protein pellicle and stigmatic exudates
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Nectar and pollen grains are important floral rewards to the animal pollinators such as moths, butterflies, wasps, bees, birds, etc. They visit the flowers for nector, edible pollen grains and shelter and nursing (as in fig and Yucca}. Besides, edible floral parts and young seeds are also usual rewards for pollinators. In turn, while visiting flowers, they come in contact and adhere pollen grains and bring about pollination, when they visit another flower.
